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Trendon Watford is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2025-26 NBA season ⁵⁶. He is known for his versatility as a forward.

Early Life and College Career

Born on November 9, 2000, Watford is the younger brother of former professional basketball player Christian Watford ¹³. He attended Mountain Brook High School in Alabama, where he achieved significant success, leading his team to three consecutive state championships ¹.

Watford played college basketball for the LSU Tigers. During his two seasons at LSU (2019-2021), he showcased his skills, averaging 13.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his sophomore year ³. He declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore season ¹.

NBA Career

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, Watford signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. He spent two seasons with the Trail Blazers before joining the Brooklyn Nets for the 2023-24 season ³. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2024-25 season ⁵.

As of the 2025-26 NBA season, Watford plays for the Philadelphia 76ers ⁵. His wingspan is 7'2" ⁵. Throughout his career, he has accumulated notable statistics, including 1,990 points, 942 rebounds, 519 assists, 89 blocks, and 122 steals in 261 games ⁸.